Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been positioned as a “Leader” in IDC’s
recently published report, “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Oracle
Implementation Ecosystem 2012 Vendor Analysis.”1 The report
represents a vendor assessment, including both qualitative and
quantitative characteristics, of the 2012 Oracle-based systems
integration ecosystem through the IDC MarketScape model.

IDC assessed 12 of the largest Oracle applications systems integrators
for this report, which is designed to evaluate the characteristics of
each firm. In naming Accenture as a leader, IDC stated that, “Accenture
has a comprehensive set of services for Oracle in the market and is one
of Oracle's global partners. Accenture is known for its vertical
industry specialization and industry-tailored solutions, global delivery
capability, and breadth of service — including strategy, business
consulting, systems integration, technology consulting, and application
outsourcing – serving the needs of large-scale businesses and
governments.”

“Accenture’s being named a leader in this report is an affirmation of
our extensive track record of Oracle systems implementations worldwide,”
said Derek Steelberg, global managing director of Oracle business for
Accenture. “Looking ahead, we will continue to help our clients gain the
most business value from their Oracle implementations by leveraging our
global network, industry experience and strong alliance with Oracle,
combined with investments in innovative Oracle-based solutions for
vertical industries, customer experience, analytics, mobility and
engineered systems.”

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and
outsourcing company, with more than 257,000 people serving clients in
more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience,
comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions,
and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies,
Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance
businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of
US$27.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012. Its home page
is www.accenture.com.

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview
of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications
technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology
utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and
quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of
each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a
clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities
and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and
telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework
also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the
strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

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